Still straight

Well, the hair is still straight.  It's been this way for a little over a week.  I'm trying to take it to at least a full 2 weeks.  This is really hard for me as I hate the feeling of "old" straight hair.  For me, after about 5 days, it has lost it's "swang" and just feels different, and I am usually over it by then.  But, for my hair's sake--if I'm going to put 400 degree heat on it, I think it's only fair to take it to the limit.  Plus, I have to admit, it is easier this way.  I do see why after hitting a certain length, some tend to prefer wearing their hair blown out/flat ironed, etc.  Not to mention, my shower drain is thanking me.

Anyway, today I'm wearing my hair like this.  I have been working out still, so my roots are a little "fluffy".  This bun hides that fact well.  I plan on doing a bantu knot out on it in the next day or so.  I will definitely do a post on that, and maybe even a video.

Oh, and as you can see my hair is a dark brown-red color.  In some pics it looks black, but it's far from it.  I'm actually contemplating going jet black the next time I wash my hair.  Ready for a change.  What do you think?

Holla back!

Favorite Things Vol. 3

So, I have a new obsession.  It all started one fine day while I was perusing Pinterest.  I came upon this picture of the cutest little cookie jar that I thought I had to have:

Picture courtesy of Anthropologie.com

After clicking on the picture and getting forwarded to the Anthropologie site and seeing that said cookie jar was $88...that "had to have" turned into "would be nice to have".  Nevertheless, it started some crazy owl obsession within me.  I mean, how cute are they?  Turns out, that owls are like the new Hello Kitty or something.  They're EVERYWHERE.  You can find owl stuff on Etsy, Ebay, Amazon--name it.  Keep in mind now, that anything that even remotely resembles an owl now has been marked up in price.  I mean seriously ONE owl coffee mug for 15 bucks.  You've gotta be kidding me.

Items can be found on eBay and/or Etsy

Anyway, I've practiced a little restraint and have added only a few things to my owl collection.  I'm not going to go overboard because as with any "obsession" of mine....it won't last very long.  I ended up with this:

top - F21, jeans - Old Navy, tights - Target, shoes - Steve Madden

And this:

Owl necklace: ebay

I also have the cutest little owl iPhone case en route to me.  But seeing as I paid a really cheap price for it because it's coming from China (thx eBay), I'm still waiting on it to get here.  So I reckon that's it on the owl paraphernalia.  Well, of course, after that cookie jar goes on sale. :)

Have an awesome weekend!

Just another day at the park

The high today is suppose to be 75 degrees.  Yes, here in Atlanta...in February.  So obviously, today was a "park day".  We went to my favorite place in all of ATL--Piedmont Park.  It's like Atlanta's "Central Park", just to give you an idea of how popular it is, and big, though I don't think it's quite as big (as Central Park).  For once, I didn't forget to bring my camera.  Took a few snaps just to show you this lovely green space where I can usually be found on a nice day.  I can't wait until spring, when everything turns green again...

You can see the Midtown skyline in the distance.

Please disregard my bare (and tired) looking face. haha

In the summer, a lot of ppl usually lay out in this circle.

His first time in the swing.

I'll assume he's thrilled. :)

Enjoy your day!

Straight...No Chaser

So, I flat ironed my hair the other day because I felt like I probably needed a trim.  My last cut was the end of October, I believe.  To my surprise, my ends were in great shape still.  Must be the "no heat" regimen.  I'm also relieved to see that my hair doesn't really look  thinner, even though I lost a ton of hair from postpartum shedding.  Anyway, here are pics...

Freshly straightened and trimmed hair.

And as you know, I'm always threatening to cut my hair.  Decided to switch it up (with no scissors necessary).  Say hello to my "temporary bob".  All that was needed was a ponytail holder and a few large bobby pins.  Viola!

I'm actually in love with my hair like this at the moment.

P.S.  All of that "baby hair" you see, is actually just my edges growing back in. lol

Happy Monday!

Happy V Day Love Bugs!!!

Valentine's Day is not a huge deal in my household, because hey, after being married for a few years, it's best to strive to make EVERY DAY feel like Valentine's, and that is no easy feat!  It's always a work in progress. haha  I still, however, am not one of those Debbie Downer's who hail it as some useless and evil day.  Why would anyone be against celebrating love...on any day?  Just remember--SOMEONE loves you today.  Even if it may just be your momma, and that's all that matters.